Category Archives: Festivals and Events

Bath Christmas Market wins Gold award for Tourism Event/Festival of the Year at the South West England Tourism Excellence Awards

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Bath Christmas Market was the recipient of the Gold award for Tourism Event/Festival of the Year at yesterday evening’s South West England Tourism Excellence Awards. Bath, UK, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The prestigious ceremony, held at Exeter Cathedral, celebrated the very best of the South West, with 107 different awards presented following a rigorous judging process… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport recognized its most outstanding retail, airline and environmental partners

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Budapest, Hungary, 2020-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The past year at Budapest Airport was characterized by increasing passenger traffic, development and sustainability. Budapest Airport handed out awards at a gala dinner to its most outstanding retail, airline and environmental partners, who contributed to Ferenc Liszt International Airport remaining the fastest developing airport in the… Read the full press release

The City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services to host its 8th annual Construction Summit on February 19, 2020

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Chicago, IL, 2020-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services (DPS) will host its 8th annual Construction Summit on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd,, Chicago, Illinois 60612. This event will feature over 75 exhibitors providing information… Read the full press release

JAL and LOTTE to present exclusive chocolate to passengers in celebration of Valentine’s Day

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Passengers to Receive a JAL Original – LOTTE Ghana MILK CHOCOLATE Tokyo, Japan, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (hereinafter JAL) and LOTTE Co., Ltd. (hereinafter LOTTE) have announced a collaborated effort to hand out an originally designed LOTTE Ghana MILK CHOCOLATE on Valentine’s Day. This year, JAL and LOTTE will… Read the full press release

UNWTO to host the Conference on Tourism and the Audiovisual Industry on 1-2 May 2020 in Riviera Maya, Mexico

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Madrid, Spain, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Year after year, destinations are receiving more and more travellers whose motivation is to visit locations where famous series or movies were filmed. Culture is an essential vector for tourism and cinema can serve as a mirror of the culture of a given community. It is against… Read the full press release

UNWTO hosts training seminar on winter tourism

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More than 120 participants from different prefectures of Heilongjiang Province, China, took part in a special UNWTO training seminar on winter tourism and on making the sector open to everybody. Madrid, Spain, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Experts from UNWTO are currently working alongside the Heilongjiang Provincial Culture and Tourism Department to finalize two… Read the full press release

British Airways and Comic Relief support African NGO mothers2mothers in Ghana

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African NGO mothers2mothers launches in Ghana, thanks to British Airways and Comic Relief LONDON, UK, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Thousands of Ghanaian children will get a flying start to life as they and their families receive life-saving  health services from mothers2mothers (m2m), an African not-for-profit organisation. With funding support from British Airways and… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport and Sullivan Upper School partner to deliver a community rugby programme to school children

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2020-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has teamed up with Sullivan Upper School to deliver a community rugby programme to primary school children across East Belfast and North Down. This community rugby programme, sponsored by the Airport’s Community Fund and delivered by coaches and senior players from… Read the full press release

The CAPA Qatar Aviation, Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit kicked off with Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive’s inspiring keynote address

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This important global aviation summit was attended by and held under the patronage of Qatar’s Minister of Transport and Communication, H.E. Mr. Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti Qatar Airways GCEO addressed key aviation stakeholders from both the private and public sector on the resilience of the industry in the face of regulatory and operational disruptions… Read the full press release

W Hotels to showcase its first-ever float in the 2020 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade

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W inspires travelers to celebrate equality with first-ever Sydney parade float SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2020-Feb-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Whoever you are, wherever you are, you’re welcome at W Hotels. With inclusiveness at the heart of W since it debuted over 20 years ago, the global, trailblazing lifestyle hotel brand is teaming up with Australia’s… Read the full press release

OpenTable releases its annual list of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America

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Illinois, California and Pennsylvania top this year’s list of states with the most romantic hotspots based on OpenTable diner reviews SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2020-Feb-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Taking the guesswork out of Valentine’s Day, the most highly coveted date night of the year, OpenTable — the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations — released its… Read the full press release

Emirates supports mission to raise environmental awareness and foster sustainability education

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DUBAI, UAE, 2020-Feb-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Meet Ameera Mohamed Al Haranki Al Marzooqi, an Emirati Master’s student passionate about driving environmental change and raising awareness around critical sustainability issues to inspire action among local youth in the UAE. In the spirit of UAE National Environment Day, Ameera and two female companions recently travelled to the… Read the full press release

Emirates to treat customers with unique desserts and treats this Valentine’s Day

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Dubai, UAE, 2020-Feb-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is creating a memorable travel experience for its customers for Valentine’s Day. The airline will serve 40 unique Valentine’s Day themed desserts and treats on board and across its network of lounges spread over six continents. To celebrate the season of love, Emirates’ chefs have created Valentine’s Day… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels opens its 50th and largest location, the Cambria Hotel Anaheim Resort Area

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Milestone Marks Upscale Brand’s Continued Growth in Top U.S. Destinations ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) known for delivering little luxuries to guests, marked the opening of its 50th and largest location, the Cambria Hotel Anaheim Resort Area, with an exclusive ribbon cutting ceremony. Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu and… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport hosted A Silicon Valley ‘accelerator’ event

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Start-ups from UK, USA, India, Israel, Austria and Denmark present the latest airport concepts Innovations include checking luggage in at home and delivering it to a passenger’s final destination – making airport journeys ‘baggage free’ Solutions also included prediction of flight arrival, flight departure and passenger flow using artificial intelligence LONDON, UK, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel… Read the full press release

The Honorable Elaine L. Chao, U.S. Secretary of Transportation to deliver the keynote lunch address at IATA’s Legal Symposium

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that The Honorable Elaine L. Chao, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, will deliver the keynote lunch address at IATA’s Legal Symposium taking place in New York City, New York on 19-21 February. The Symposium will be opened by Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director… Read the full press release

OpenTable Expects February 4 to be the Most Popular Day of the Year to Book Valentine’s Reservations

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Despite Craving Romance, Majority of Diners Procrastinate on Booking Valentine’s Day Reservations, Waiting Until Ten Days Prior to the Holiday; Nearly One in Five Diners booking through OpenTable Wait Until Day-Of SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Romantics looking to get ahead of the rush to book Valentine’s Day restaurant reservations should do so… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways is the new Premium Partner and Official Airline Partner of Paris Saint-Germain, France’s most successful football club

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Qatar Airways is the club’s new Official Airline Partner Paris Saint-Germain are the latest high-profile addition to Qatar Airways’ expanding portfolio of global football sponsorships DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is delighted to announce that it is the new Premium Partner and Official Airline Partner of Paris Saint-Germain, France’s most… Read the full press release

Metrolink offers easy and stress-free travelling to Lunar New Year activities in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, CA, 2020-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Metrolink makes travelling to Lunar New Year activities in Los Angeles, including the 121st Annual Golden Dragon parade through the streets of Chinatown on Feb. 1, easy and stress-free, while allowing travelers to avoid traffic jams and parking fees. Metrolink helps save money with the $10 Weekend… Read the full press release

Las Vegas announces roster of exciting activities and events for football fans for the Big Game

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, 2020-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Las Vegas will tackle the Big Game with a roster of exciting activities and events, Sunday, Feb. 2. From the Strip to Downtown, football fans can catch all the action while enjoying over-the-top offerings, mouthwatering specialty menus and game changing entertainment. Best Seat in the House… Read the full press release

Colorado announces seasonal migrations, notable viewing opportunities, wild animal sanctuaries and events to celebrate the wildlife

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Denver, Colorado, 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Colorado is home to more than 750 wildlife species. While some call Colorado home year-round, others only stop by for a season. With eight National Wildlife Refuges, hundreds of State Wildlife Areas, 12 National Parks and National Monuments, 41 State Parks and millions of acres of public lands,… Read the full press release

Arkansas Tourism’s first traveling photo exhibit recognized as an official Southern Travel Treasure

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Arkansas Tourism’s first traveling photo exhibit has been recognized by the AAA Southern Traveler as an official Southern Travel Treasure. “Arkansas’s Scenic Tourism Landscapes” debuted at the Ritz Theater in Blytheville in November and will be on display until February 15. It will then move to… Read the full press release

2020 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Finalists Announced

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Finalists have been announced for the 2020 class of the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. The Department of Arkansas Heritage launched the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame program in 2016 to recognize Arkansas’s legendary restaurants, proprietors and food-themed events across the state. More than 1,450 submissions… Read the full press release

‘Meet the Buyer’ event at Bristol Airport gathered together 70 local businesses

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More than 70 local businesses attended a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event at Bristol Airport on 29 January to find out more about becoming part of the airport’s supply chain. LONDON, UK, 2020-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — With passenger numbers forecast to top nine million for the first time ever this year, a range of… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to welcome high-level industry experts to the second edition of CAPA Qatar Aviation, Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit

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Over 40 high-level industry experts will speak at the summit, taking place in Doha from 5-6 February 2020 Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive will be joined by leaders from the European Parliament, European Commission, U.S. Department of Transportation, IATA, AFRAA, AACO, TIACA, IAG and other airline CEO’s and experts, in speaking at the two day… Read the full press release

Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton help people make space for travel this #NationalPlanAVacationDay

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McLean, VA, 2020-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Planning a trip can be difficult when it’s coupled with the constant stressors of everyday life – whether it be work, school or kids. In fact, 74% of people are stressed out by just the idea of planning a vacation [Harvard Business Review]. With new insights proving… Read the full press release

The Conway Symphony Orchestra presents American Portrait: A Concert of Unity at the University of Central Arkansas this February

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., 2020-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Conway Symphony Orchestra presents their February concert, American Portrait: A Concert of Unity, in Reynolds Performance Hall at the University of Central Arkansas February 15th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $20-$40 and are free for all UCA students, courtesy of the UCA College of… Read the full press release

PATA announces line-up of international experts for the PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2020 (ATCM 2020)

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2020-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has gathered a diverse line-up of international experts at the forefront of the adventure travel industry to explore the nuances, trends and dynamics of one of the fastest-growing tourism sectors at the upcoming PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2020 (ATCM 2020) in Kota Kinabalu,… Read the full press release

AHLA announces the 2020 Stars of the Industry Awardees

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Stars of the Industry Awards Named During Gala Supporting AHLA Foundation LOS ANGELES, CA, 2020-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the newly rebranded American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation) announced the top hotel employees across the country, culled from more than 300 nominations across every company… Read the full press release

Delaware North is the food and beverage and hospitality partner of the 2020 Australian Open

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Buffalo, N.Y., 2020-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2020 Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne & Olympic Parks is well underway, with Delaware North serving aces in hospitality. The company is the longstanding food and beverage and hospitality partner of the Australian Open, and uses the high-profile event to showcase what excellent service is… Read the full press release